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Amendments to the Seniors’ Advocate Act Receive Royal AssentAmendments to the Seniors’ Advocate Act Receive Royal Assent

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and LabradorJun 5, 2026Newfoundland and Labrador

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The article reports that Premier Tony Wakeham plans to revise a policy that made it harder for parents to access their children’s medical records once they turn 12.
The article reports that the Strong and Free Elections Act (Bill C-25) received Royal Assent, with targeted amendments to the Canada Elections Act to strengthen protections against evolving threats, including foreign interference.
The Newfoundland and Labrador legislature finished its spring sitting by passing 21 pieces of legislation, with members heading to constituencies for the summer break and returning in the fall.

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The article reports that Premier Tony Wakeham plans to revise a policy that made it harder for parents to access their children’s medical records once they turn 12. It also notes that the Child and Youth Advocate urged better communication from the health authority during the policy’s development.

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The article reports that the Strong and Free Elections Act (Bill C-25) received Royal Assent, with targeted amendments to the Canada Elections Act to strengthen protections against evolving threats, including foreign interference. It highlights specific measures such as protecting voters from unlawful influence at all times, banning deepfakes, closing…

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The Newfoundland and Labrador legislature finished its spring sitting by passing 21 pieces of legislation, with members heading to constituencies for the summer break and returning in the fall. The session included the creation of a Disability Advocate Act, granting an office reporting directly to the legislature, and an amendment to empower the Seniors’…

Amendments to the Seniors’ Advocate Act Receive Royal AssentAmendments to the Seniors’ Advocate Act Receive Royal Assent

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